Sr. Principal Product Engineer

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** Forming Our Future together
** Form Factor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon Form Factor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.
** Shift:
** The regular hours for this position are day shift.
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* Job Description:

** Form Factor is seeking a highly experienced
** Sr. Principal Product Engineer
** to lead the development and continuous advancement of next-generation MEMS probe technologies used in semiconductor wafer test applications. As a senior technical leader and subject matter expert, you will play a critical role in driving product innovation, evaluating emerging technologies, and improving the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of existing products.

This position serves as a key link between customers, Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, R&D, and suppliers to translate market requirements into robust technical solutions. You will lead strategic initiatives involving ceramic guide plate technology, evaluate new materials and processes, establish product characterization and reliability methodologies, and support customer qualification activities.

As a recognized technical authority, you will influence product roadmaps and technology strategies while independently driving complex engineering programs that address emerging customer and industry needs.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Product Development & Technology Innovation
*** Lead the development of next-generation ceramic guide plate materials and technologies for MEMS-based vertical probe card products.
* Collaborate closely with Product Management and Marketing teams to define new product requirements and technology roadmaps aligned with customer and market needs.
* Evaluate the technical feasibility of emerging customer requirements and identify innovative solutions to extend product capabilities.
* Serve as the technical lead for critical product components and technology platforms throughout the product lifecycle.
** Engineering Design & Validation
*** Lead the evaluation, characterization, and qualification of new ceramic guide plate materials and associated manufacturing processes.
* Partner with MEMS fabrication, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to design, build, and qualify prototype products.
* Develop and execute comprehensive reliability and characterization plans to assess mechanical, thermal, electrical, and lifetime performance.
* Establish testing methodologies, acceptance criteria, and engineering standards for new product introductions.
** Customer & Application Support
*** Support pre-sales activities through technical consultation, product recommendations, and solution development for customer applications.
* Serve as a primary technical resource during customer qualification and validation efforts.
* Analyze customer requirements and application challenges, translating technical needs into product enhancements and development priorities.
* Provide expert-level support for customer escalations and complex product performance issues.
** Product Performance & Continuous Improvement
*** Drive continuous product improvement initiatives focused on reliability, quality, manufacturability, yield, and overall product performance.
* Lead root cause investigations and corrective action efforts for product-related issues using data-driven methodologies.
* Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Field Service organizations to identify and implement sustainable product improvements.
* Monitor field and…